Malaysian United Indigenous Party

The Malaysian United Indigenous Party (Malay: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, abbreviated BERSATU or PPBM) is a nationalist political party in Malaysia formed on 8 September 2016.[3] The party is currently lead by 8th Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the President & Acting Chairman.[8][9] Other founding members of the party include United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) rebel group Gabungan Ketua Cawangan Malaysia, chairperson and former Teluk Kemang UMNO branch chief Kamarul Azman Habibur Rahman, former Langkawi UMNO delegate Anina Saadudin, and former Bendang Baru UMNO youth chief Akhramsyah Sanusi. It was a component party of the former government coalition in Malaysia, the Pakatan Harapan (PH).

Malaysian United Indigenous Party
Malay nameParti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia
ڤرتي ڤريبومي برساتو مليسيا
Chinese name土著团结党
Tǔzhù tuánjié dǎng
Tamil nameபிபிபீஏம் (மலேசிய ஐக்கிய மக்கள் கட்சி)
AbbreviationBERSATU/PPBM
PresidentMuhyiddin Yassin
ChairmanMuhyiddin Yassin (Acting)[1][2]
Deputy PresidentVacant
Vice-PresidentAbdul Rashid Abdul Rahman
Abdul Rashid Asari
Secretary GeneralHamzah Zainudin
Youth's ChiefAhmad Aqil Ahmad Radzi (Acting)
Women's ChiefRina Harun
FounderMahathir Mohamad
Founded8 September 2016[3][4]
Registered14 January 2017
Split fromUnited Malays National Organisation (UMNO)
HeadquartersPetaling Jaya, Malaysia
Youth wingPemuda ARMADA
Women's wingSrikandi BERSATU
IdeologyMalay nationalism
Islamic democracy
Constitutionalism
Political positionCentre[5]
ReligionSunni Islam
National affiliationPakatan Harapan (2017–2020)[6]
Perikatan Nasional (since 2020)[7]
Colours     Red and white
SloganBersatu, Beramanah, Bermaruah
(United, Trustworthy, Dignified)
AnthemPerjuangan Kita
Dewan Negara:
13 / 70
Dewan Rakyat:
32 / 222
Dewan Undangan Negeri:
39 / 593
Party flag
Website
www.bersatu.org
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The party's full membership is open to all Bumiputeras. Non-Bumiputeras can also join the party as associate members although they are not eligible to vote and contest in party elections.[10] Meanwhile, qualified individuals can be appointed to certain key party posts.

Ideology

The main objectives of the party are:

  • Islam will remain the religion of the Federation and the right of non-Muslims to profess and practice their religion in peace and harmony will be respected.
  • Upholding the dignity and sovereignty of the institution of the Malay Rulers.
  • Maintain the special position of the Malays and natives of Sabah and Sarawak and the legitimate rights of all communities.
  • Empowering Malay as the national language and to preserve the rights of all people to learn their native language.
  • Uphold parliamentary democracy and the doctrine of separation of powers by strengthening democratic institutions through comprehensive institutional reform.
  • Strengthening the agenda against corruption and abuse of power to establish good governance practices, honesty and integrity;
  • Maintaining people's fundamental rights as enshrined in the Federal Constitution, upholding the values of universal justice in line with the Islamic religion, and uphold the supremacy of the constitution, rule of laws and principles of justice and equality.
  • Forming a Malaysian society that is inclusive, progressive, dynamic and scientific and appreciate art, culture and tradition as a reference to build a prosperous and developed country.
  • Fighting for social justice, distribution of national wealth, welfare of the people and eradicating poverty irrespective of race and religion.
  • Supporting the principle that every citizen has the right to succeed in obtaining a quality education and to perfect themselves through an education system that emphasises the development of talent, creativity and innovation, and that practices values and implements policies and initiatives that are consistent with bridging the gap between urban and rural areas.
  • Fostering unity and harmony among the people of various races and religions, maintaining political stability and national security, and spur sustainable economic development in the interest of the people and the country.
  • Applying the party's principles as National Principles and supporting the Federal Constitution and the State Constitutions.

Leadership structure
  • Chairman:
  • President:
  • Deputy President:
    • Vacant
  • Vice-President:
    • Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman
    • Abdul Rashid Asari
  • Srikandi Chief:
  • ARMADA Chief:
    • Vacant
  • Secretary-General:
    • Hamzah Zainuddin
  • Treasury-General:
    • Mohamed Salleh Bajuri
  • Information Chief:
  • Organising Secretary:
    • Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya
  • Party Election Committee Chairman:
  • Disciplinary Board Chairman:
    • Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas
  • Appeal Board Chairman:
  • Supreme Leadership Council Members:
    • Akramsyah Muamar Ubaidah Sanusi
    • Rafiq Naizamohideen
    • Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof
    • Rais Hussin Mohamed Arif
    • Kadir Jasin
    • Muhammad Zahid Mat Arip
    • Nordin Salleh
    • Shahruddin Md Salleh
    • Abdul Aziz Mohd Yassin
    • Ahmad Faizal Azumu
    • Tariq Ismail Mustafa
    • Sukiman Sarmani
    • Hazlinda Abdul Latif
    • Najwah Halimah Abdul Halim
    • Ulya Aqamah Husamuddin
    • Muhammad Faiz Na'aman
    • Abu Bakar Yahya
    • Wan Mohd Shahir Abdul Jalil
  • State Chairman:
    • Johor: Mazlan Bujang
    • Kedah: Nazri Abu Hasan
    • Kelantan: Kamarudin Mohd. Nor
    • Malacca: Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof
    • Negeri Sembilan: Rais Yatim
    • Pahang: Wan Mohd Shahir Abdul Jalil
    • Perak: Ahmad Faizal Azumu
    • Perlis: Ameir Hassan
    • Penang: Vacant
    • Sabah: Hajiji Noor
    • Sarawak: Jaziri Alkaf Suffian
    • Selangor: Abdul Rashid Asari
    • Terengganu: Razali Idris
    • Federal Territory: Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya

Elected representatives
PPBM Johor branch office in Johor Bahru.

Dewan Negara (Senate)

Senators
Main article: Members of the Dewan Negara, 14th Malaysian Parliament

Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives)

Members of Parliament of the 14th Malaysian Parliament
Main article: Members of the Dewan Rakyat, 14th Malaysian Parliament

PPBM has 32 members in the House of Representatives.

State No. Parliament Constituency Member Party
 KelantanP027Tanah MerahIkmal Hisham Abdul AzizPPBM
P030JeliMustapa MohamedPPBM
 TerengganuP038Hulu TerengganuRosol WahidPPBM
 PenangP042Tasek GelugorShabudin YahayaPPBM
P047Nibong TebalMansor OthmanPPBM
 PerakP056LarutHamzah ZainudinPPBM
P058Bagan SeraiNoor Azmi GhazaliPPBM
P059Bukit GantangSyed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul FasalPPBM
P063TambunAhmad Faizal AzumuPPBM
 PahangP082Indera MahkotaSaifuddin AbdullahPPBM
 SelangorP092Sabak BernamMohd Fasiah Mohd FakehPPBM
P093Sungai BesarMuslimin YahayaPPBM
P098GombakMohamed Azmin AliPPBM
P099AmpangZuraida KamaruddinPPBM
 Kuala LumpurP119TitiwangsaRina HarunPPBM
P124Bandar Tun RazakKamaruddin JaffarPPBM
 Negeri SembilanP129Kuala PilahEddin Syazlee ShithPPBM
 MalaccaP134Masjid TanahMas Ermieyati SamsudinPPBM
P135Alor GajahMohd. Redzuan Md. YusofPPBM
 Johor P140SegamatEdmund Santhara Kumar RamanaiduPPBM
P143PagohMuhyiddin YassinPPBM
P149Sri GadingShahruddin Md SallehPPBM
P150Batu PahatMohd Rashid HasnonPPBM
P154MersingAbdul Latiff AhmadPPBM
 Sabah P167KudatAbdul Rahim BakriPPBM
P177BeaufortAzizah Mohd DunPPBM
P178SipitangYamani Hafez MusaPPBM
P179RanauJonathan YasinPPBM
P183BeluranRonald KiandeePPBM
P184LibaranZakaria EdrisPPBM
 SarawakP198Puncak BorneoWillie MonginPPBM
P205SaratokAli BijuPPBM
TotalKelantan (2), Terengganu (1), Penang (2), Perak (4), Pahang (1), Selangor (4), F.T. Kuala Lumpur (2), Negeri Sembilan (1), Malacca (2), Johor (5),Sabah (6),Sarawak (2)

Dewan Undangan Negeri (State Legislative Assembly)

Malaysian State Assembly Representatives
Main article: List of Malaysian State Assembly Representatives (2018–)

PPBM state governments
State Leader type Member Party State Constituency
 PerakMenteri BesarAhmad Faizal AzumuPPBMChenderiang

See also

References
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